Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County
Providing funds to enhance parks, arts, recreation and cultural activities in Thurston County, Washington.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$569K
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$41K
+237.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-15.6% YoY
About Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County
Based on IRS filings
Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in OLYMPIA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $569K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $569,381 | $527,885 | $474,956 |
| Revenue | $400,019 | $196,443 | $257,997 |
| Expenses | $391,101 | $174,447 | $134,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $93,848 | $12,530 | $11,071 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Harlequin Productions ($15,000), City of Olympia ($10,000), City of Tumwater ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlequin Productions Olympia, WA | Underwriting Sponsorship for season 2024 | $15,000 |
| City of Olympia Olympia, WA | Youth Scholarship and special event support | $10,000 |
| City of Tumwater Tumwater, WA | Youth Scholarships and special event support | $8,000 |
| Yelm Jazz in the Park Yelm, WA | Event underwriting | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Beattie | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Belgau | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Droll | Director | 1 | — |
| Davor Gjurasic | Director | 1 | — |
| Joel Hansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Philip Kerrigan | Director | 1 | — |
| Hanford McCloud | Director | 1 | — |
| Esteban Pinto | Director | 1 | — |
| Preston Porter | Director | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Pratt | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexandria Safiq | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Sneva | Director | 1 | — |
| Shelly Haynie | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Chandler | President | 2 | — |
| Michelle Gipson | Vice-President | 2 | — |
| James Reddick | Treasurer / Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County?
Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in OLYMPIA, WA. It holds $569K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County?
As of 2024, Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County holds $569K in total assets with $400K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $41K in 2024.
Where does Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County operate?
Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County award?
In 2024, Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County awarded 4 grants totaling $41K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County's EIN?
Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural Foundation of Thurston County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1928020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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